Bedfont
Bedfont is a suburb in the London Borough of Hounslow, approximately 15 miles (24 km) west of Charing Cross. Originally a distinct village, Bedfont has a large central conservation area around Bedfont Green. The majority of the housing was built at a time of an emerging economy of aviation and distribution-related businesses. The area was formerly part of the Staines Rural District and was one of the formerly agricultural areas chosen for significant low-rise social housing, planned and built in the mid 20th century.
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The modest medieval church in the Church of England has had topiary from its yew trees since 1704. They are today the largest sculpted examples in London. | |
Street of semi-detached homes and bungalows built like most of the area in the 19th and 20th centuries. Bedfont also contains Flats. | |
Bedfont Location within Greater London | |
| Area | 4.45 km2 (1.72 sq mi) |
| Population | 12,701 ( Bedfont wards 2011) |
| • Density | 2,854/km2 (7,390/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TQ0873 |
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| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | FELTHAM |
| Postcode district | TW14 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
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Bedfont straddles Staines Road (A315) and traditionally includes North Feltham north of Staines Road – a mainly commercial area – and the neighbourhood of Hatton. The heart of the area has many parks and the south-eastern streets and Cage Park are contiguous with the larger district of Feltham. East is the River Crane around which are a few remaining parts of Hounslow Heath.
The nearest railway station is at Feltham and the area adjoins the Hatton Cross Underground station on the Piccadilly line. Heathrow Airport is 2 miles (3 km) to the north.